Electromyography Lab - Clinical Technician I

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

The Clinical Technician I supports patients and the Electromyography (EMG) team by cleaning and preparing exam rooms, rooming patients, and assisting with administrative tasks. This role includes a structured, year-long on-the-job training program in the EMG Lab to gain knowledge of nerve conduction studies, with the goal of progressing to an independent EMG Technician. This position offers a strong career pathway and prepares the individual for advancement into an END Tech role upon successful completion of training. The Clinical Technician I will work Monday-Friday, eight (8) hours a day between 7:30am-5:30pm. No nights, weekends, or holidays. The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

Requirements

One year of health care experience involving direct patient care
Demonstrated familiarity with human anatomy & physiology
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and coordinate multiple duties
Excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
General computer skills

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor degree in Health Sciences or related field, desired
Exposure to nerve conduction studies

Responsibilities

Prepares area and materials for patient testing in the Electromyography (EMG) lab.
Learn to perform routine technical measurements (i.e., motor nerve conductions, sensory nerve conductions, F-waves, H-reflexes, and other techniques used to provide electrodiagnostic evidence in support of neuropathic diseases) in the laboratory, off-site locations, and patient bedside.
After approximately one year of training, independently perform nerve conduction testing.
Learn to analyze acquired NCS data and apply appropriate techniques and procedures to provide diagnostic outcomes based on individual patient needs, increasing in independence on this task over time.
Organize and generate data reports for diagnostic review by interpreting physicians.
Provide quality control of equipment: recognizing malfunction, troubleshooting and/or alerting appropriate personnel.
Interact and educate patients to promote understanding of procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
Communicate with patients in an appropriate manner to relay and obtain information necessary for the procedure.
Keep and organize records, database, and data archival system.
Clean laboratory in accordance with hospital standards.
Provide support for laboratory clerical employees including appointment scheduling, billing, and report completion.
Support quality patient care through orientation and staff education.
Participate in continuing education opportunities by attending departmental lecture series, annual conferences, journal reviews, publications and contribute to professional organizations.
Adhere to compliance standards and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives in accordance with national, hospital, and departmental standards.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.